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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,961.84, 24,787.33 and 10,412.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,961.84, 24,787.33 and 10,412.55 is: 14,369.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,961.84 : 24,787.33 = 10,412.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,961.84/24,787.33 = 10,412.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,961.84x = 24,787.33 × 10,412.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,961.84x = 258,099,312.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,099,312.99/17,961.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,369.31

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